Chhath Puja 2017 Date — Thursday, October 26, 2017
When is Chhath Puja in 2017? Chhath Puja 2017 falls on Thursday, October 26, 2017.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2017 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Thu, 26 October 2017 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Sat, 21 October 2017 |
Why we celebrate
Ancient Vedic sun worship — thanks to Surya and Chhathi Maiya for life on earth.
How it is celebrated
Four-day rigorous vrat on Ganga/ghat; arghya at sunrise and sunset.
Puja timing
Sandhya and Usha arghya on Shashthi; strict fasting without water on main day in tradition.
Foods & offerings
Thekua, kheer, fruits; prasad prepared without onion/garlic.
Rituals
- Nahay khay first day.
- Kharna second day.
- Evening and morning arghya standing in water.
Chhath Puja dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Sun, 6 November 2016 |
| 2017 | Thu, 26 October 2017 |
| 2018 | Tue, 13 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Sat, 2 November 2019 |
| 2020 | Fri, 20 November 2020 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2017
- Skanda Sashti 2017 date — Thu, 26 October 2017
- Bhai Dooj 2017 date — Sat, 21 October 2017
- Govardhan Puja 2017 date — Fri, 20 October 2017
- Tulsi Vivah 2017 date — Wed, 1 November 2017
- Diwali 2017 date — Thu, 19 October 2017
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2017 date — Wed, 18 October 2017
- Dhanteras 2017 date — Tue, 17 October 2017
- Kartik Purnima 2017 date — Sat, 4 November 2017
- Ahoi Ashtami 2017 date — Sat, 11 November 2017
- Karva Chauth 2017 date — Mon, 9 October 2017
- Sharad Purnima 2017 date — Thu, 5 October 2017
- Dussehra 2017 date — Sat, 30 September 2017
